Black Box MD3310-R2, User Manual

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INDUSTRIAL MODEM RF115
5. Operation Mode Selections
(0) Point-to-Point Master
As mentioned previously, the modem operates in a master/slave configuration.
When designated as a master in point-to-point mode, the modem will call any or all
slaves it is instructed to call in the Call Book. The master determines the settings
used for all radio-transmission characteristics, regardless of the settings in the
slaves and repeaters.
A quick method of identifying a master is to power on the modem. Before
establishing a communication link with a slave or repeater, all three of the master’s
LEDs will be solid red.
(1) Point-to-Point Slave
When set up as a slave, the modem will communicate with any master in its Call
Book, either directly or through one or two repeaters. When functioning as a slave,
the entry to call feature in the modem’s Call Book is not operational. The slave will
communicate with any master on the list that calls.
(2) Point-to-Multipoint Master
The modem may be set to run in Multipoint mode, which allows one master to
simultaneously be in communication with numerous slaves. A point-to-multipoint
master will communicate only with other modems designated as point-to-
multipoint slaves or point-to-multipoint repeaters.
Please refer to Chapter 6 for more information on running a multipoint network.
(3) Point-to-Multipoint Slave
Setting (3) allows the modem to operate as a slave in a multipoint network.
Please refer to Chapter 6 for more information on running a multipoint network.